insula

[ in-suh-luh, ins-yuh- ]

/ ˈɪn sə lə, ˈɪns yə- /

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noun, plural in·su·lae

[in-suh-lee, ins-yuh-]. /ˈɪn səˌli, ˈɪns yə-/. Anatomy.

a group of convolutions situated at the base of the lateral fissure of the brain.

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Also called Island of Reil.

Origin of insula

1825–35; <New Latin, Latin: island; cf. isle

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How to use insula in a sentence

A word should be added regarding the modern division of Pompeii into Regions, or wards, and Insulae.
Pompeii, Its Life and Art|August Mau
The more important buildings of each Region are given in the order of the Insulae.
Pompeii, Its Life and Art|August Mau
In this system perhaps the most peculiar feature is the intermixture of square and oblong 'insulae'.
Ancient Town-Planning|F. Haverfield
The 'insulae', whatever their shape—square or oblong—are fairly uniform throughout.
Ancient Town-Planning|F. Haverfield

If the Graeco-Macedonian fashion be quoted as precedent for square or squarish 'insulae', the Terremare show the same.
Ancient Town-Planning|F. Haverfield

British Dictionary definitions for insula

insula

/ (ˈɪnsjʊlə) /

noun plural -lae (-ˌliː)

a pyramid-shaped area of the brain within each cerebral hemisphere beneath parts of the frontal and temporal lobesAlso called: island of Reil

Word Origin for insula

Latin, literally: island

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